Nikita Kulshin scores first-round KO at LFA, calls out UFC

Russian lightweight Nikita Kulshin (9-0) knocked out Junior Melo (15-9-1) early in the first round at an LFA event. This marked Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in the LFA promotion over three years. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time. His previous four LFA fights were won by decision, with his LFA debut also ending in a knockout.